Cheesy Breakfast Casserole
This Cheesy Breakfast Casserole is a deliciously hearty morning dish packed with eggs, cheese, and savory ingredients perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups cubed bread (day-old works best)
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage, green bell pepper, onion, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bread cubes.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the dish, pressing down gently to soak the bread.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For a veggie boost, add chopped spinach or mushrooms. This casserole also reheats well for a quick next-day breakfast.
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